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Many:
Depending on the nature of your problems orthopedist use the same dressing as most surgical specialist. One exception may be the usage of casts to address fractures. Or braces, ace bandages, and slings.
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Google or Yahoo:
Search engines can be very helpful although you cannot always confirm the accuracy of the information provided. You can go to the aaos (american academy of orthopedic surgery) website for reliable information.
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Every surgery hurts!:
Orthopedic is the branch of medical sciences dealing with bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, broken bones, pulled mucsles, torn tendons/ligaments, arthritissurgery. The good thing about surgery is that pain it causes does get better and every week you would feel the improvement in it.
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Depends:
Pins 4 small fx r k-wires or larger r steinman pins, surgical stainless, straight ; threaded or none threaded. As larger bones r pinned as a long bone, some r flexible 4 femurs in the young to rigid in adults. Their use is decided by the experience of your surgeon. He must select the size ; strength 2 do the job, tho the smaller may fail if overstressed by the patient's activity. No images.
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Preop Prep:
Particularly in orthopaedics, we are specific about pre-operative preparation, and it can vary based upon the surgery planned. There are suggested pre-op washes and even medications that are sometimes used. My protocol is based upon published literature, as well as experience on a hospital infection control committee. Please speak to your surgeon.
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Outcomes data:
Many surgical treatments have published results regarding outcome, patient satisfaction, complication rate, etc. Your surgeon should be able to provide specific data, not only about published data, but also their personal outcomes. Ask how many specific procedures have they performed, and do they have specialized training. Finally, go get a 2nd opinion and cross-reference your answers. Good luck!
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Very difficult 2 say:
It depends on a few factors. How busy Ur surgeon is, as well as how crowed is the surgery schedule with all the other surgeons practicing. Also if any co-morbidities U may need an internist 2 clear U. also U may B scheduled 4 a certain time, but since elective, Ur case can B bumped by another surgeon that time & day with an emergency.
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Depends:
If the surgery is for a total joint replacement for pain or other significant ortho problem affecting quality of life, then one needs to determine the functionality of the person to judge whether they would benefit from a surgical intervention. If this is a healthy and able bodied/functional senior, then the surgery should be strongly considered if it will give the person a better quality of life.
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Let me explian:
The statute of limitations regarding any surgery is two years from the start of the treatment, unless the patient is a child that goes until the child is 18 years old. Thanks.
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C below:
As good as his training and experience, as well as how firm the diagnosis is. They rely on an honest history and u being open about ur problem. Beware of the surgeon who want's to operate first, but there are times when it is appropriate, so have it well explained as 2 why.
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Do as your surgeon -:
Tells you. Do not remove dressings unless okayed by him, to minimize chances of infection/problems of wound healing. Do not bear weight on legs/feet without support unless cleared with your surgeon. Report any/all concerns to his/her office, and wait till they get back to you, before you try anything. Similar surgery on your friends/sibling does not mean, advise to you is same as was to them.
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Joint surgeon:
This term usually means an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint surgery. More specifically a joint replacement surgeon that can reconstruct an injured, malformed or degenerated joint. We can fix the ligaments, bones, muscles and shock absorbers around the joints, and we can put new surfaces or ends back on the bones. We use biologic and manufactured parts during our procedures to fix you.
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Modest:
In most cases, spinal surgery for back pain without leg symptoms is a last resort, and may reduce pain by about half. There are exceptions, such as correction of instability. Barring these, surgery is controversial. Recent studies are questioning the value of such surgery. If you are considering it, you may wish to get a second or even third opinion. Many factors can cause ; influence back pain.
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It's an anti inflam-:
-matory. Inflammatory response is needed to jumpstart the healing process, especially if it involves bone, anti inflammatory meds can slow the formation of bone, also to health incisions. So I avoid them & you should talk to your orthopedic surgeon about using it
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Tobacco hazards:
Tobaco contains toxins that cause small blood vessels to constrict or tighten. This impairs blood flow to a healing surgical site, and has been shown without doubt to increase risk for healing complications.
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Varies:
You should make sure you have a general understanding of the nature if the procedure itself, potential risk and complications associated with the surgery, success rate, and typical postoperative course.
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Not really:
While many orthopedic surgeons are familiar with sports medicine, the ones who are most well versed are the ones who have done a sports fellowship (additional training) after completing residency.

Some other specialties that have the option to do additional training in sports med include fp, pediatrics, and im. Rarely, radiologists can avail themselves of sports medicine opportunities.
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See below:
What I believe you are describing are called fracture blisters. They are due to excessive swelling of the soft tissue/skin. These blisters are usually sterile and generally after five days the bed has healed up below. Progressively they will disrupt. You can use hibiclens a surgical washing detergent. Note they can be particularly a problem around surgical incision sites and lead to infection. I would check with your physician/surgeon about these. Good luck thank you.
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Skin prep&antibiotic:
The body has many effective barriers to infection, but orthopaedic surgery can lead to infection. We clean the skin with antiseptic solution which kills bacterial and prevents bacterial growth. Some cases require IV antibiotics pre- operative. It's important to keep the incisions covered for a few day and then clean them regularly when uncoved.
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5yr + 1yr fellowship:
Othropaedic residency traing is 5 years and includes a significant amount of sports medicine. Those physicians looking to focus more on that aspect of orthopaedics can do a one year fellowship in sports medicine, after they complete their residency.
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A majority of-:
-the procedures involve the lower extremities or back fusions that keep patients in bed, sometimes for many days or involve legs that keep U from using Ur muscles 2 keep blood flowing, as a result there is stasis or pooling of blood that clots. That's also why we try 2 get people up & moving. 2 the patients it seems cruel & an attempt 2 get U out of the hospital earlier, but it's not so.
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No same day surg:
Very unusual to have surgery on your knee at a first appointment unless you have an infection or a traumatic open joint. Rarely would recommend same day surgery if the knee is "locked" from a on reduceable displaced meniscus tear. The doc will ask you questions, exam your knee and probably take some x-rays. Specical tests may be ordered like a MRI or blood tests. Relax!
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Surgical approach:
Classically a thoracic surgeon deals with chest problems although occasonally an orthopaedic surgeon will deal with a fracture of a sternum, dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint, or thoracic spine in injury.
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Many:
First is infection, which is related 2 length of hospital stay & time of procedure. Also pe, resp failure. Pray u made the right rx choice & did it well. Hope any implants don't fail. Concern & worry follows u as the surgeon 4 a long time, until u c them 4 the last visit & say call if trouble, bye. It's very stressful day after day.
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Clavicle surgery:
Your surgeon should go over risks, benefits, and potential complications with you before surgery. You should ask as many questions as you need to so that you are as relaxed as you can be. Ask your surgeon how many times they perform this procedure every month. Results of every procedure correlate directly with how frequently the surgeon and entire team performs it. Don't be afraid to ask!
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Replace torn ACL:
Acl reconstructionsurgery is recommended if you are having instability of the knee and a diagnosis of a tear is confirmed by an exam and mri. The surgeon will use an arthroscope camera to look inside the joint, remove the damaged ligament and replace it with a strong sterilized tissue graft from a cadaver (allograft). Typically an outpatient procedure, but takes 6-8 months for a full recovery.
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Too broad for answer:
Your? Asks for descriptions involving several therapies for an unknown condition. Without specific background information, no comments can be made. Public site answers are also limited to 400 characters, making a synopsis of all disciplines unrealistic.
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